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1 EDC Summit Technology & Innovation Plenary 1

2 The Innovations Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) Precast Bridge Elements Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Safety Edge Adaptive Traffic Control Technology 2

3 Our Visit Today What is the EDC Technology & Innovation? Current State of the Technology Barriers to Implementation State-based Technology Discussions 3 Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4:

4 Part 1: Technology and Innovation Plenary Session 4 Home

5 What is EDC Warm Mix Asphalt? 5

6 Q. Which project is which? A: Hot-Mix Asphalt (HMA)? A: Hot-Mix Asphalt (HMA)? B: Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA)? B: Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA)? Project No. 1 Project No. 1 6 Project No. 2

7 Warm Mix Asphalt Definition: Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) is the general term used for technologies that allow producers of asphalt pavement material to lower the temperatures at which the material is mixed and placed on the road. – Reductions of 50 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit have been documented.

8 Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) Hot Mix Asphalt at 320 º F Warm Mix Asphalt at 250 º F 8

9 Investigation and Implementation Premise WMA pavements must have equal or better performance when compared to traditional HMA pavements. Although there are many factors driving the development and implementation of WMA technologies globally, in order for WMA to succeed in the US, WMA pavements must have equal or better performance when compared to traditional HMA pavements. Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) 9

10 Brief WMA History… 1995 Preliminary Lab Experiments 1995 Preliminary Lab Experiments 1997 German Bitumen Forum 1997 German Bitumen Forum 2000 Euroasphalt & Eurobitume Congress 2000 Euroasphalt & Eurobitume Congress NAPA 2002 European Scan Tour NAPA 2002 European Scan Tour – Germany and Norway NAPA 2003 Annual Convention NAPA 2003 Annual Convention – San Diego, CA 2004 First public demonstration in US 2004 First public demonstration in US – World of Asphalt – Nashville, TN 2005 WMA Technical Working Group Established 2005 WMA Technical Working Group Established 2007 AASHTO FHWA International Scan Tour 2007 AASHTO FHWA International Scan Tour 2008 First US International Conference on WMA 2008 First US International Conference on WMA 10

11 Warm Mix Asphalt: European Practice* Reported Reductions in Plant Emissions (%) with WMA *Warm Mix Asphalt: European Practice, FHWA-PL-08-007, February 2008

12 Factors Driving Development of Warm Mix Asphalt 1.Improvement in field compaction… less variable … better performance!!! 2.Environmental and sustainable development concerns, “Green Highway Construction” a.Reduction in energy consumption (fossil fuels) b.Reduction in CO 2 and other emissions 3.Worker comfort … reduced fatigue 4.Extension of paving season and potential for longer haul distances 12

13 Memorable Message I.C. = I.P. I.C. = I.P. Improved Compaction = Improved Performance F.E.W. key benefits… F.E.W. key benefits… – Fuel – Emissions – Worker Comfort 13 **Advantages will only be realized by optimizing production operations and utilizing best practices

14 Q. How many WMA technologies are available in the US market today? A.9 B.14 C.20+ 14

15 Currently Twenty Two (22) Technologies Marketed and Available in the US. How Many WMA Technologies are Available in the US? 15

16 Currently Twenty Two (22) Technologies Marketed and Available in the US. How Many WMA Technologies are Available in the US? 16 KOLO Mathy Tech. & Eng. Services and Paragon Technical Services, Inc Lake Asphalt of Trinidad and Tobago

17 More to come … Many other technologies are also used Internationally. 17

18 Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) General Technology Categories: Materials Processing Materials Processing Organic Additives Organic Additives Chemical Additives Chemical Additives Foaming Processes Foaming Processes Hybrid Systems (combination of technologies) Hybrid Systems (combination of technologies) 18

19 Economics of WMA Fuel Savings Fuel Savings – Ex. Reducing production temperatures from 325 ºF (HMA) to around 265ºF (typical WMA) will save ½ to 1 gallons of fuel per ton of mix –Cost savings of approximately 45¢ to 90¢ per ton of mix 19

20 Economics of WMA Start up costs: Start up costs: – Foaming Systems… range in price from ~ $35,000 to $80,000 – Additive Systems… most require the addition of a pneumatic or volumetric pumping system. Range in price from ~ $7,500 to $60,000 20

21 Economics of WMA WMA Technology (Operating) Cost: WMA Technology (Operating) Cost: – Foaming Systems… water is basically free. If a liquid antistrip is needed, this adds ~ $1 to $2 / ton – Additive Systems… $1.75 to 2.50 / ton of mix – This does NOT include fuel savings Net cost ~ Zero to $1.50 / ton 21

22 WARM MIX ASPHALT “INNOVATION IN PRACTICE” 22

23 In 2007, Bruce participated in the FHWA WMA International Scan Bruce Yeaton Maine DOT 23

24 Innovation takes… Leadership Partnership Sharing Risk In 2009, Bruce worked with Industry to make WMA a reality in Maine… 24

25 Bruce A Manzer Inc Asphalt Paving - Phillips, ME From left: Manzer QC Manager Jeramy Parker, Prof. Mingjiang Tao (WPI), Lab Manager Donald Pellegrino (WPI) and graduate student Karen O'Sullivan (WPI). 25

26 Looks like Hot Mix Asphalt, but cooler! 26

27 And, so far… “The pavement weathered well during its first Maine Winter, there are no obvious problems so far.” – Wade McClay, Maine DOT 27

28 Maine: What about today? Special Provision for WMA Control Strip for HMA WMA is contractors option but limited to proven agency & industry accepted practices QC plan required

29 A Brief Overview of VDOT & WMA Three WMA trial sections constructed in 2006 – HMA Control Sections Evaluated over 2 year period No significant distresses in first 2 years of service Major Conclusions: – WMA & HMA expected to perform equally – Some WMA technologies may contribute to a reduced rate of in- service binder aging Based on previous studies of the trial sections, VDOT has implemented changes to the Road and Bridge Specifications to permit the use of approved WMA processes Diefenderfer & Hearon. Performance of Virginia’s Warm Mix Asphalt Trial Sections, FHWA/VTRC 10- R17, February 2010. http://www.irfnet.ch/files-upload/knowledges/10-r17.pdf

30 Memorable Message I.C. = I.P. I.C. = I.P. Improved Compaction = Improved Performance F.E.W. key benefits… F.E.W. key benefits… – Fuel – Emissions – Worker Comfort 30 **Advantages will only be realized by optimizing production operations and utilizing best practices

31 The Beginning… Home


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